June 2025

Local business success stories, District updates, resources, data, and items of interest to the District of North Vancouver business community. Contact us at business@dnv.org.

> Dope Bakehouse: Nemesis pastry program getting solo shop in North Vancouver

> New Grouse Mountain Bike Park Now Open

> Arm's Reach Bistro and InGrain Pastifico Team Opens Public Table at Northlands

> Regional Talent Accelerator Receives $480k to Match Talent with Industry Needs

> Uber Expands Ride Share Across British Columbia

> First Cruise Ship Refuels with LNG in Vancouver

> Active Impact Investments closes $110 million for third climate tech seed fund

> Liberty Kitchen opens in North Vancouver’s Lynn Creek area

> Capilano University opens Fulmer Family Centre for Childhood Studies

District of North Vancouver grants permits for $140M hydrogen plant >> More
District, Chamber, VCH to help businesses respond to drug poisoning crisis >> More
The District's 2024 Annual Report is now available >> Review the Annual Report
District launches initial phase of MyDNV online account >> Sign up
NVRC brings summer concerts to District centres >> Get schedule or >> Updates
District Fire and Rescue launches Community Connect >> Register your business
District launches online hub for local businesses >> Visit the webpage

DNV.org Economic Development Hub

The District has created a new Economic Development web page that aims to keep businesses informed, celebrate successes, make it easier to find help and resources, and share news and data that can help local companies grow. Sign up to MyDNV to get updates related to the District's:

Marine & Transportation is a major economic driver of the District and regional economies:

Large industrial operators and a network of small businesses are supported by strategic rail and road connections along a thriving industrial waterfront. Explore this key sector's:

> B.C. Government launches ease-of-doing-business review and invites businesses to >> Submit solutions

> New B.C. Government Clean Power Action Plan business opportunities:

Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) Fund 2025 Targeted Call for Clean Energy Innovation — deadline June 17
BC Hydro 2025 Call for Power
BC Hydro 2025 RFEOI for Capacity

> $30 million over three years announced through the Innovate BC Integrated Marketplace program

> Port of Vancouver Community Grants — deadline July 18

> District Bid Opportunities

Your business can help respond to the drug poisoning crisis

Drug poisoning is one of the leading causes of death among working-age individuals in British Columbia, including the North Shore. As a business, you can:

Help reduce stigma in the workplace
Be prepared to respond to an overdose
Support staff and others with resources

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Stay informed of closures, restrictions and hazards, with Alertable notifications

North Shore Emergency Management (NSEM) uses the Alertable app to send out emergency notifications. Download the app to get notified of:

Severe weather, natural disasters, industrial hazards, and other events
The need to evacuate or shelter in place
Ambert alerts

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